Office Assistant- Cedartown UC

Atrium Health; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Front Office Assistant responsible for clerical tasks in the medical practice, including telephone duties, scheduling, filing, and copying. Responsibilities emphasize accurate data entry, patient communication, and efficient use of medical office software; familiarity with ICD-9/CPT coding and medical terminology is preferred.

This role supports the front desk team, ensures smooth patient flow, and upholds high customer service standards in a fast-paced healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year post-secondary medical office assistant program preferred.
• Experience with front desk tasks in a medical office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding required.
• Accurate typing and filing skills needed.
• Experience with medical office software and electronic billing preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Answering and routing telephone calls in a courteous, professional manner.
• Scheduling patient appointments and managing calendars.
• Filing, copying, and maintaining organized patient records.
• Utilizing medical office information systems for billing and data entry.
• Communicating effectively with patients and other staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

ICD-9/CPT coding

Typing

Filing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary medical office assistant program (2-year)

Tools

Medical office information systems

Electronic billing

Job description

The Front Office Assistant is responsible for all clerical functions relative to the business aspect of the medical practice. These duties include, but are not limited to, telephone responsibilities, scheduling, filing, copying, etc.

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• Two year course for medical office assistant at the post-secondary level preferred
• Experience
• Prior experience with front desk responsibilities in a medical office setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding is required
• Accurate typing and filing skills required
• Experience in the use of medical office information systems, electronic billing, and other automated functions preferred
• Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have a commitment to customer service, and communicate effectively with all applicable customers and age groups